Handwara, August 30, (KNS): In its continued efforts to strengthen community-police relations and safeguard the future of youth, Handwara Police today organised a comprehensive Awareness Programme on Drug Addiction and New Criminal Laws at Girls High School, Qalamabad.

The programme was attended by a large gathering of students, staff members, and respectable citizens of the area. Officers of Handwara Police, along with legal experts, interacted with the participants and delivered informative lectures.

Speaking on the menace of drug abuse, the officers sensitised the students about the grave health hazards, psychological impact, and social consequences of drug addiction. They emphasised the collective responsibility of parents, teachers, and the community in guiding youth away from this destructive path. Students were urged to act as ambassadors against drug menace and report any suspicious activity to police, participants also were briefed about the newly introduced criminal laws, their key provisions, and the reforms aimed at making the justice system more transparent, effective, and citizen-friendly.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelPractical examples were shared to help students understand how the new laws impact day-to-day life and ensure better protection of rights.

The participants expressed gratitude to Handwara Police for organising the programme in their institution and called for regular awareness drives to build a well-informed and responsible society.

Handwara Police reiterated its firm commitment to continue such community-oriented initiatives to protect youth from social evils, ensure public awareness, and promote a safer, drug-free society.(KNS)